General
tu maletín
What does tu maletín mean?
A dismissive 'that's your problem, not mine'. Literally 'your briefcase'.
"Si no estudiaste, tu maletín."
Origin
Cuban Spanish idiom.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'tu maletín' mean in Cuba?
It's a dismissive way of saying 'that's your problem, not mine'.
What does 'tu maletín' mean literally?
Literally it means 'your briefcase', used figuratively to say the problem is yours to carry.
How do you use 'tu maletín'?
You use it to shift responsibility, like telling someone their situation is on them: 'si no estudiaste, tu maletín'.
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